- The problem
- Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2008 destination and latitude motor homes built on workhouse custom chassis. The fuel fill cap assemblies used to seal the unused fuel tank inlet where produced with an incorrect hose material.
- The risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire which may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
- The fix
- Navistar/workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see navistar/workhorse's defect report 10v-348. Navistar/workhorse will replace the original fuel-fill cap assemblies with ones assembled with hose material that meets design specifications. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Itasca Latitude Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Itasca Latitude with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in January 2011 for the tank assembly. For comparison, the 2007 has 0 and the 2009 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Latitude year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Itasca Latitude problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2008 Itasca Latitude recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Winnebago is recalling 594 my 2008-2009 destination, journey, tour, vectra, and itasca latitude, meridian, ellipse, and horizon motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
- The risk
- If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the Ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
- The fix
- Winnebago is working with daimler trucks/saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 and 08e031). Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
- The problem
- Winnebago is recalling 306 my 2007-2008 journey, destination, tour and itasca meridian, latitude, and ellipse motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
- The risk
- Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
- The fix
- Winnebago is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2008 Itasca Latitude
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Driver's front steer tire blowout. The blowout occurred on the inside sidewall, not visible to inspection. Tire is part of original equipment on a new 2008 itasca, latitude (manufacturer winnebago) 40 foot diesel motor home purchased 2/29/2008.. Motor home has been driven less than 8200 miles. We were traveling on i-95 from exit 29 in ga to exit 8 in sc. Driving at speed limit, 65 and 70 mph in heavy truck traffic. This is less than a 2 hour trip. Approx. 1 Pm on 11/8/2010 I had just pulled off of i-95 at exit 8...
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in sc and was pulling into the bp truck stop on sc 278. Fortunately, I had just slowed down to about 1mph when the tire suddenly exploded. I was able to stop the coach without incident and the tire was intact except of the star patterned hole on the inside sidewall. Fortunately, no one was injured and the motor home was not damaged due to the slow speed. The issue is that my family and I narrowly escaped a certain tragic accident, possibly deadly, that would have badly injured me, my husband and most likely have killed my dogs. As the driver, I am a 60 year old woman and I doubt that I would have been able to control the vehicle at high speed once the tire blew out. I have had the tire examined by a qualified michelin dealer, sos radial tire service in garden city, ga 32418, and they have deemed it to be a blowout not due to under-inflation, exterior damage or puncture. The tire was inflated to 105 psi at the time of the accident. Max recommended inflation is 110 psi. The tires have been protected from sun when parked and have been driven at least every 90 days. I have 7 of this exact tire remaining on the coach. *Tr
Itasca Latitude: every year compared
All Latitude years2008 Itasca Latitude vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Itasca Latitude | 1 | 3 | F | |
| 2008 Itasca Navion | 4 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Itasca Navion IQ | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Itasca Latitude
Does the 2008 Itasca Latitude have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Itasca Latitude: tank assembly (January 2011); suspension (October 2008); tie rod assembly (May 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Itasca Latitude?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Itasca Latitude had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 18, 2010 and the latest on November 18, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Itasca Latitude a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 14 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Itasca Latitude year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2008 Itasca Latitude has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data